[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement: SCI Sage Sparrow Monitoring Project Leader
The Institute for Wildlife Studies (IWS) seeks a full-time biologist to serve as Project Leader for a research, monitoring, and recovery program focusing on the threatened San Clemente sage sparrow on San Clemente Island, California. The position will begin in autumn of 2012 (exact date to be determined) and involves overseeing 2–6 field biologists. Field work may include surveying for sage sparrows, running line transects, locating nests, determining nesting success, banding adults and nestlings, spot mapping, point counts, and video monitoring of nests. The Project Leader will conduct data analyses and provide input on study design, write monthly and annual reports, and participate in meetings with cooperating entities including biologists from the United States Navy and Fish and Wildlife Service. San Clemente Island is located approximately 68 miles west of San Diego and is an active military base operated by the United States Navy. IWS maintains an office in San Diego to support this and other projects. Duties: Manage field staff to ensure the quality of surveying and monitoring program Hire full-time and seasonal project staff Coordinate with other ongoing wildlife recovery efforts on San Clemente Island Write monthly and annual reports Maintain and develop project database and ensure quality control Participate in collection of field data Analyze data for reports and publications Meet with Navy, Fish and Wildlife Service, and other involved organizations to formulate and review recovery strategies and goals Present data in publications and presentations at professional meetings Qualifications: A minimum of a M.Sc. degree in wildlife ecology or a related field is required. The applicant should have previous experience monitoring wild bird populations (preferably listed species), extensive experience handling and banding passerines (>500 adults and >50 nestlings), and experience supervising field crews. Experience with remote camera systems is a plus, but not requisite. The applicant should have good analytical and writing skills including proficiency using Microsoft Access and ESRI mapping software. The applicant should be a good self-starter and problem solver that can work under minimal supervision. Because this work is conducted on a military installation, the applicant must be a citizen of the United States or be covered under a TN NAFTA work visa. Individuals must have (or be willing to acquire before start date) a valid, U.S. driver’s license. Applicants should be in excellent physical condition and be comfortable hiking alone for 3–5 miles with a 30–40 pound pack in steep, rocky, cactus-covered terrain and in temperatures ranging from 40– 100°F. Applicants should enjoy living as part of a small research community in a busy field station, interacting with fellow biologists working on other projects, and working with military personnel and members of other organizations who may have varying missions, opinions, and personalities. Additionally, applicants must be willing to participate in the day-to-day upkeep of a busy field station, including cleaning work vehicles and shared kitchen/office space. Employees work 10 days on island, and then take 4 off (off island). All employment offers are contingent upon: 1) successfully passing a background check allowing for access to military installations and 2) insurability as a driver on IWS’ insurance policy, and accordingly, applicants will be required to provide information verifying their driving record. Additional information regarding IWS is available on our web site at www.iws.org. Compensation: Compensation is $36,000/year, paid twice monthly. In addition, both room and board are provided while working on the island. Benefits include full medical plan, vacation, holidays, sick days, and the opportunity to contribute to a 403(b) retirement plan. Application Procedures: The position will remain open until it is filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so interested parties are encouraged to apply promptly. Please EMAIL applications to Dr. Andrew Bridges at shrikej...@iws.org with the subject line “Sage Sparrow Lead.” Please submit in ONE document your cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses for at least three references. No phone calls, please.
[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement: Multi-species Survey (20)- Idaho
Interested in climate change and its effect on various species? Come to the mountainous Idaho panhandle and join an effort to collect climate data and conduct surveys for a variety of species that no one has looked for in years. Spend your days hiking and exploring coniferous forests, spruce bogs and alpine lakes. Spend your nights camping under the stars. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is seeking approximately 15 field technicians and 3-5 crew leaders for the Multi-species Baseline Initiative (MBI) 2013 summer field season<https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/content/baseline>. Technicians will conduct surveys for taxon such as gastropods, insects, and amphibians and will co-locate climate loggers on survey plots. Duties may include setting gastropod cover traps, digging pitfall traps, conducting timed searches for gastropods and other invertebrate species, collecting and preserving gastropod and insect specimens, collecting water samples, dip netting for amphibians and recording all observations of species of interest. Plots are accessed by driving 4x4 trucks on unimproved mountain roads and hiking with a heavy pack (≥30lbs) off-trail through dense brush and rough terrain. Crew leaders will be responsible for 3-5 technicians, in addition to conducting their own surveys. Crew leaders’ duties may include ensuring correct plot set up, data accuracy, technician safety, training and gear allocation among other obligations. All employees will be required to work alone during the day and therefore, must be self-sufficient and comfortable working alone and as part of a team. All employees must also be willing to work long hours in variable weather conditions (rain, snow, wind) and biting animals (mosquitos, black flies, grizzly bears). Primitive camping, often without phone service and facilities, will be required. When not in the field, technicians will be organizing samples and entering data. Work schedule will be 9 days on and 5 days off. Pay will start at $12.31/hour for technicians and $14.81/hour for crew leaders. Positions will start in early May (with some starting in early-April) and will continue through August. Qualifications: Applicants must be physically fit, self-motivated, have a positive attitude, and be able to work independently. Desired qualifications include: 1) the ability to camp and work alone in grizzly bear country, 2) experience navigating primitive dirt roads and cross country with maps, compasses and GPS units, and 3) the ability to accurately collect data with an attention to detail. Applicants should have at least one season of field work experience and some college level natural resource-related course work. Taxonomic knowledge of gastropods, insects, other invertebrates, amphibians, and reptiles would be beneficial, but not required. Those wishing to be considered for the crew leader positions must also have at least three seasons of field work experience and previous experience in a leadership position. Previous experience leading field crews would be beneficial. Competition for the crew leader positions will be fierce. Please indicate in your cover letter if you would still be interested in a technician position if the crew leader positions are filled. To Apply: For all positions no later than February 20, email a resume, contact information for 3 professional references and a cover letter specifically illustrating your worst day in the field, previous experience camping and working independently (500 words or less). Those wishing to be considered for the crew leader position should also include a description of your previous leadership experience in the cover letter. Please send all documents in ONE document to: Shannon Ehlers Wildlife Research Biologist Idaho Department of Fish and Game baseline...@gmail.com
[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement: Seasonal Avian Field Biologist
Seasonal Avian Field Biologist (Sage Sparrow) Job Description: The Institute for Wildlife Studies (IWS) is seeking 1 seasonal avian field biologist to work on the San Clemente Sage Sparrow Program on San Clemente Island (SCI), California. The San Clemente Sage Sparrow is a federally threatened, endemic subspecies. SCI is the southernmost of the California Channel Islands and is located 68 miles off the coast of San Diego. All work will be conducted on SCI, which is an active testing and training range owned and operated by the U.S. Navy. The position will begin as soon as possible (April 2011) and will last until the end of July with a possibility of extension to September 30. Start and end dates will be discussed with applicants during the interview process. Field Biologist duties include, but are not limited to: 1) nest searching and monitoring; 2) mistnetting and color-banding juvenile and adult sage sparrows; 3) territory spot-mapping, conducting line transect surveys, and re-sighting of color-banded birds; 4) monitoring transmittered individuals using radio telemetry; 5) data entry and management in ArcView GIS, Access and Excel. Qualifications: We are seeking a highly-motivated and skilled biologist with a strong research background and a commitment to conservation and applied ecology. The successful candidate will have earned a B.S. in wildlife biology, zoology, ecology or a related field and have knowledge of, and experience with, avian biology. Required qualifications include: passerine banding experience and experience mistnetting. Preferred qualifications include: experience conducting nest searching and monitoring, behavioral observations, color band identification, listed species monitoring, attaching transmitters to passerines, use of radio telemetry equipment, and experience operating full-sized 4-wheel drive trucks over rocky and muddy terrain. Because this work is conducted on a military installation, the applicant must be a citizen of the United States or be covered under a TN NAFTA work visa with (or willing to acquire one before start date) a valid, US driver’s license. Additional information regarding IWS research on SCI is available at (www.iws.org). Employment is conditional upon insurability with IWS, so a clean driving record is essential. The applicant should be in excellent physical condition and be comfortable hiking in steep, rocky, cactus-covered terrain and in temperatures as high as 100°F. The applicant should enjoy living as part of a small research community and interacting with fellow IWS biologists, biologists working on other ongoing projects on SCI, and working with military personnel and members of other organizations who may have varying missions, opinions, and personalities. The applicant should enjoy participating in a communal living/working environment and assist with the daily upkeep of a busy field station. Work schedule will generally be 10 days on and 4 days off (off-island). Compensation: Approximately $2000/month (based on an hourly rate). We also provide both housing and food while on island and transportation to and from SCI via twin-engine propeller planes flying out of the Coronado Naval Base in San Diego. Off-island accommodations are not provided. Application Procedure: To apply send a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information (including telephone number, email and work address) of at least 3 professional references as ONE document to Shannon Ehlers at [ehlers AT iws.org]. Please indicate “Sage Sparrow Seasonal Field Biologist” in the subject heading. Applicants must state the number of passerines (adults and nestlings) they have banded. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received and we therefore encourage interested parties to apply promptly. The closing date for this position is 30 April 2011.
[ECOLOG-L] JOB: MOFEP Research Technician
Flowering dogwoods, cerulean warblers and spring ephemerals... are these organisms that interest and excite you? Well, come spend your spring in the Missouri Ozarks! The University of Missouri in collaboration with Missouri Department of Conservation is accepting applications to fill two (2) research field technician positions working on various assignments within the Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP) and other associated projects. Study sites are located in southeast Missouri in Reynolds, Shannon and Carter Counties. Work will include vegetation plot re-establishment, ground flora surveys, and woodland bird point counts. Work is scheduled to begin April 3, 2017 and conclude June 1, 2017; with the possibility of extending till mid-June pending funding approval. Applicants should be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions ranging from cold/wet to hot/humid, often in rugged terrain. Map reading and orienteering skills are highly desired. Prior experience identifying eastern birds by sight and sound or ground flora identification is desired but not necessary. Application deadline is March 24, 2017. Please submit a resume with references and a cover letter describing your worst day in the field to: Shannon Ehlers (Project Supervisor) shannon.ehl...@mdc.mo.gov. Please use MOFEP Research Technician in subject line.
[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement:MOFEP Canopy Mapping Technician
The University of Missouri in collaboration with Missouri Department of Conservation is accepting applications to fill one (1) research field technician position conducting tree canopy surveys within the Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP). Study sites are located in southeast Missouri in Reynolds, Shannon and Carter Counties. Work will include utilizing field computers and laser range finders to map the tree canopy on ½-acre vegetation plots. Work will also include some vegetation surveys and other duties as assigned. Work is scheduled to begin November 27, 2017 and end mid-May 2018. Applicants should be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions ranging from cold/wet to hot/humid, often in rugged terrain. Map reading and orienteering skills are highly desired. The ability to drive 4WD vehicles on rugged, narrow roads is necessary. Prior experience identifying winter trees is desirable but not necessary. Positions pay $10.34/hour. Housing and work transportation are provided. Application deadline is November 6, 2017 but applications will be reviewed as received. Please submit a resume with references and a cover letter describing your worst day in the field to: Shannon Ehlers (Project Supervisor) shannon.ehl...@mdc.mo.gov. Please use "MOFEP Canopy Mapping Technician" in subject line.
[ECOLOG-L] JOB: MOFEP Overstory Technicians
University of Missouri in collaboration with Missouri Department of Conservation is now accepting applications to fill seven (7) research field technician positions working on the woody vegetation study of the Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP). Study sites are located in the southeast Missouri Ozarks in Reynolds, Shannon, and Carter Counties. Work includes mapping individual trees > 4.5 in. dbh and all understory woody plants >1m within permanent research plots; by identifying species, measuring diameter, and determining crown class in an oak-hickory-pine forest community. Work is scheduled to begin on September 26, 2016 and conclude mid-March 2017, pending funding approval. Applicants should be willing to work outdoors in cold/wet weather, often in rugged terrain. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in dendrology and/or plant taxonomy. Map reading and orienteering skills are highly desired. Positions pay $10.34/hour. Housing and work transportation are provided. Application deadline is July 15, 2016. Please submit a resume with references and a cover letter describing your worst day in the field to: Shannon Ehlers (Project Supervisor) shannon.ehl...@mdc.mo.gov or Dr. David Larsen (Principle Investigator), larse...@missouri.edu. Please use MOFEP Overstory Technician in subject line.
[ECOLOG-L] JOB: MOFEP Overstory Crew Leader
University of Missouri in collaboration with Missouri Department of Conservation is now accepting applications to fill one (1) research field crew leader position working on the woody vegetation study of the Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP). Study sites are located in the southeast Missouri Ozarks in Reynolds, Shannon, and Carter Counties. Work includes mapping individual trees > 4.5 in. dbh and all understory woody plants >1m within permanent research plots; by identifying species, measuring diameter, and determining crown class in an oak-hickory-pine forest community. The crew leader will be responsible for training technicians, daily logistics, data management and quality control. The crew leader is scheduled to begin work on September 19, 2016 and conclude mid-March 2017, pending funding approval. Applicants should be willing to work outdoors in cold/wet weather, often in rugged terrain. Experience in dendrology and/or plant taxonomy will be required. Previous experience leading field crews > 2 members will be required. Map reading and orienteering skills are highly desired. Position pays $11.31/hour. Housing and work transportation are provided. Application deadline is July 15, 2016. Please submit a resume with references and a cover letter describing your leadership experience to: Shannon Ehlers (Project Supervisor) shannon.ehl...@mdc.mo.gov Dr. David Larsen (Principle Investigator), larse...@missouri.edu . Please use MOFEP Overstory Crew Leader in subject line.
[ECOLOG-L] Job Annoucement: MOFEP Overstory Technicians
COME TO THE BEAUTIFUL MISSOURI OZARKS! WHERE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND! University of Missouri in collaboration with Missouri Department of Conservation is now accepting applications to fill seven (7) research field technician positions working on the woody vegetation study of the Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP). Study sites are located in the southeast Missouri Ozarks in Reynolds, Shannon, and Carter Counties. Work includes mapping individual trees > 4.5 in. dbh and all understory woody plants >1m within permanent research plots; by identifying species, measuring diameter, and determining crown class in an oak-hickory-pine forest community. Work is scheduled to begin on September 26, 2016 and conclude mid-March 2017, pending funding approval. Applicants should be willing to work outdoors in cold/wet weather, often in rugged terrain. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in dendrology and/or plant taxonomy. Map reading and orienteering skills are highly desired. Positions pay $10.34/hour. Housing and work transportation are provided. Application deadline is July 15, 2016. Please submit a resume with references and a cover letter describing your worst day in the field to: Shannon Ehlers (Project Supervisor) shannon.ehl...@mdc.mo.gov<mailto:shannon.ehl...@mdc.mo.gov> or Dr. David Larsen (Principle Investigator), larse...@missouri.edu<mailto:larse...@missouri.edu>. Please use MOFEP Overstory Technician in subject line. Shannon Ehlers Resource Staff Scientist, Forest Systems Field Station Missouri Department of Conservation 2929 Co. Rd. 618 Ellington, MO 63638 (573) 663-7130
[ECOLOG-L] Job Anouncement: MOFEP Overstory Crew Leader
COME TO THE BEAUTIFUL MISSOURI OZARKS! WHERE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND! University of Missouri in collaboration with Missouri Department of Conservation is now accepting applications to fill one (1) research field crew leader position working on the woody vegetation study of the Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP). Study sites are located in the southeast Missouri Ozarks in Reynolds, Shannon, and Carter Counties. Work includes mapping individual trees > 4.5 in. dbh and all understory woody plants >1m within permanent research plots; by identifying species, measuring diameter, and determining crown class in an oak-hickory-pine forest community. The crew leader will be responsible for training technicians, daily logistics, data management and quality control. The crew leader is scheduled to begin work on September 19, 2016 and conclude mid-March 2017, pending funding approval. Applicants should be willing to work outdoors in cold/wet weather, often in rugged terrain. Experience in dendrology and/or plant taxonomy will be required. Previous experience leading field crews > 2 members will be required. Map reading and orienteering skills are highly desired. Position pays $11.31/hour. Housing and work transportation are provided. Application deadline is July 15, 2016. Please submit a resume with references and a cover letter describing your leadership experience to: Shannon Ehlers (Project Supervisor) shannon.ehl...@mdc.mo.gov<mailto:shannon.ehl...@mdc.mo.gov> Dr. David Larsen (Principle Investigator), larse...@missouri.edu<mailto:larse...@missouri.edu> . Please use MOFEP Overstory Crew Leader in subject line. Shannon Ehlers Resource Staff Scientist, Forest Systems Field Station Missouri Department of Conservation 2929 Co. Rd. 618 Ellington, MO 63638 (573) 663-7130
[ECOLOG-L] FW: MDC Resource Staff Scientist
Shannon Ehlers Resource Scientist, Forest Systems Field Station Missouri Department of Conservation 2929 Co. Rd. 618 Ellington, MO 63638 (573) 663-7130 -Original Message- From: Shannon Ehlers [mailto:shannon.ehl...@mdc.mo.gov] Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 10:33 AM To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Cc: Shannon Ehlers Subject: JOB: MDC Resource Staff Scientist Missouri Department of Conservation is looking to fill a Resource Staff Scientist position in Ellington, Missouri. Salary Range Salary Range: $36,084 - $63,588 Beginning Salary: $36,084 - $41,352 depending upon qualification. Duties and Responsibilities The staff scientist provides the primary coordination of field operations for the amphibian and reptile program of the Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP). Duties for the staff scientist position include hiring and supervision of hourly personnel, training in identification of amphibian, reptile and other forest fauna species, and data collection protocol. Furthermore, the staff scientist ensures accurate collection, compilation, and entry of data, data quality control, metadata entry, and reporting of findings. The staff scientist will also coordinate data collection and curation; be involved with analysis and report and/or publication writing, and initiation of publications and/or reports when needed by the Resource Scientist. Coordinates the operation of two MOFEP housing units located on the Current River and Peck Ranch Conservation Areas, conduct inventories and ensures accountability of all field equipment and supplies and condenses and disseminates scientific information to the public and other governmental and university personnel. Assists the MOFEP Field Coordinator with creating an annual budget for the program. Assists the MOFEP Field Coordinator in designing and carrying out research and management evaluations consistent with Division and Department objectives. Assists other Resource Scientists in the Forest Systems Field Station with diverse field and office duties involving research on Missouri's fisheries, forests, and wildlife. Develops professional skills through training, participation in professional meetings, conferences, and workshops. Conducts equipment management which includes maintenance of up to 15, 4WD vehicles and one all-terrain vehicle, along with other research and sampling equipment. Performs other duties as required. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Biological Sciences, Wildlife, Natural Resources, Zoology, or closely related subjects; or a Bachelor's Degree and two years of progressively responsible professional experience in scientific research or natural resource management, including demonstrated ability to maintain long-term sampling protocol continuity and extensive background in project management. A working knowledge of forest flora and fauna, population biology, and/or conservation biology is preferred. Technical experience with ArcGIS, statistical programs, and Microsoft Access is desirable. Special Ability Requirements Ability to: Give overall guidance and direction to hourly staff and assure projects are carried out in achieving an efficient and productive operation. Ability to work outside in adverse weather conditions and perform tasks requiring strenuous physical activity. Work out-of-doors in extreme hot or cold temperatures. Use ArcGIS software. Operate a motor vehicle, including 4WD and manual transmission trucks. Obtain a valid Driver License by date of hire. Make multiple overnight trips on a weekly basis throughout the year. Travel and work for up to two weeks away from official domicile. Able to work long days (i.e., greater than eight hours), evenings, Saturdays and Sundays when needed. Exemption Status/Special Notes This position has been determined to be exempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees must agree to accept compensatory time off in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime policy. Smoking is prohibited in all owned, rented or leased Department of Conservation offices, buildings, and similar facilities, in Department aircraft, and in vehicles. The Department of Conservation will hire only United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment. Candidates seeking initial employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment. Apply at: https://mdc6.mdc.mo.gov/applications/recruitment/JobDetail.aspx?intPstID=1935
